What is a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU)?

A Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) is a geographic area used by provincial governments to manage wildlife populations and regulate hunting. Each WMU has specific rules for hunting seasons, bag limits, and permitted species.

How do I find what WMU I am in?

Enter your Canadian postal code in our WMU Lookup tool to instantly find your Wildlife Management Unit. You can also browse WMUs by province.

Why do hunting regulations vary by WMU?

Hunting regulations vary by WMU because wildlife populations, habitats, and conservation needs differ across regions. Provincial wildlife agencies set specific rules for each WMU to ensure sustainable hunting.

What can I hunt in WMU 426?

WMU 426 in Alberta currently has open seasons for: Coyote, Cougar, Black Bear, Timber Wolf, Raccoon and 5 more species. Check specific season dates and regulations before hunting.

What are the hunting regulations for WMU 426?

WMU 426 in Alberta has specific regulations for big game, predators, small game, and waterfowl. Each species has designated season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Always verify with Alberta's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Is deer hunting open in WMU 426?

Deer hunting is currently closed in WMU 426. Check back closer to deer season for updated dates and regulations.

Can I hunt Crown land in WMU 426?

Hunting is generally permitted on general-use Crown land in WMU 426 with a valid Alberta licence. No contact required for Public Land Use Zones. There are currently 10 open seasons in this unit. Always verify the parcel type before hunting.

WMU 426 Alberta — Crown Land, Seasons & Regulations 2026

Big Game

13 species

Moose

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 23 2026

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Moose

Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 24 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntleredGeneral

Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntlerlessArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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White-Tailed Deer

AntlerlessGeneral

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Mule Deer

AntleredArchery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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Mule Deer

Antlered (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Elk

Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)Archery Only

■ Aug 25 2026 - Sept 16 2026

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Elk

Antlered (6pt Or Larger) (Draw)General

■ Sept 17 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Sheep - Class 1

ResidentGeneral

Aug 25 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Sheep - Class 1

Non-Resident (Draw)General

■ Sept 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

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Sheep

Class 2 (Draw)General (426A)

■ Sept 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

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Predators

13 species

Coyote

Landowner

Year round

Open

Coyote

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Red Fox

See restrictions

Possession: No Limit (No Limit)

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Cougar

General

Aug 25 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Cougar

General

Dec 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

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Cougar

Landowner

Year round

Open

Black Bear

Archery Only

Aug 25 2026 - Aug 31 2026

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Black Bear

General

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

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Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2026 - June 30 2026

Closed

Black Bear

General

Apr 1 2027 - June 30 2027

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Black Bear

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

Landowner

Year round

Open

Timber Wolf

See restrictions

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Small Game

14 species

Gray Partridge

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Raccoon

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Hare

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Blue Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Badger

See restrictions

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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Spruce Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Ruffed Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Woodchuck

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Ptarmigan

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15

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Skunk

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Pheasant (Male)

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 15 2027

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

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Porcupine

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Rabbit

Year round

Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

Open

Red Squirrel

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Daily Limit: No LimitPossession: No Limit

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Waterfowl

4 species

Snow Or Ross'S Geese

Zone 1

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 50 totalPossession: No Limit

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Snow Or Ross'S Geese

Zone 1

Mar 15 2027 - June 15 2027

Daily Limit: 50 totalPossession: No Limit

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Ducks, Coots And Snipe

Zone 1

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8 eachPossession: 24 each

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Canada, Cackling, Or White-Fronted Geese

Zone 1

Sept 1 2026 - Dec 16 2026

Daily Limit: 8 totalPossession: 24 total

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Data last updated: August 6, 2026

Crown Land in WMU 426

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Big Game

Moose

Moose

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

White-Tailed Deer

Mule Deer

Mule Deer

Elk

Elk

Sheep - Class 1

Sheep - Class 1

Sheep

Predators

Coyote

Coyote

Red Fox

Cougar

Cougar

Cougar

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Black Bear

Timber Wolf

Timber Wolf

Small Game

Gray Partridge

Raccoon

Hare

Blue Grouse

Badger

Spruce Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Woodchuck

Ptarmigan

Skunk

Pheasant (Male)

Porcupine

Rabbit

Red Squirrel

Waterfowl

Snow Or Ross'S Geese

Snow Or Ross'S Geese

Ducks, Coots And Snipe

Canada, Cackling, Or White-Fronted Geese

What Can I Hunt in WMU 426?

Predators

Small Game

Related Information

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